The cost function $Z$ is given by $Z = 4x + 6y$. It is to be minimized. The feasible region for this function $Z$ is the shaded region represented in the following figure. Then the minimum value of $Z$ is and occurs at the point:

  • A
    $260, (20, 30)$
  • B
    $240, (0, 40)$
  • C
    $100, (25, 0)$
  • D
    $254, (14, 33)$

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